32-1123.01 - Arizona Statutes

32-1123.01. Staggered periods of licensure; biennial renewal The registrar shall maintain a system of staggered licensure to distribute the work of licensure throughout the twelve months of the year. From and after January 1, 1993, the registrar shall implement a system for biennial license renewal and provide for proration of license renewal fees for that purpose. The registrar may grant an exception to the biennial licensing or biennial renewal requirements of this section and may allow an annual renewal for up to two years based on a written petition by a contractor claiming that the biennial requirements would cause a real and immediate hardship. The registrar shall notify the contractor in writing of the decision and shall specify the terms of the exception if granted.